Louis Alter

Louis Alter (June 18, 1902 – November 5, 1980) was an American pianist, songwriter and composer. At 13, he began playing piano in theaters showing silent films. He studied at the New England Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Stuart Mason.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1902 (Haverhill), Died 1980 (St. Clare's Hospital)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, songwriter, lyricist

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 126-138 of 138 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Brunswick	LTR210	10-in.	8/26/1929	Love ain’t nothin’ but the blues	George K. Arthur	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Brunswick	LTR217	10-in.	9/23/1929	I’ve waited a lifetime for you	Joan Crawford	Female vocal solo	composer
Brunswick	LTR249	10-in.	11/15/1929	Hot chocolate	Bessie Love	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	songwriter
Brunswick	LAE499	10-in.	5/10/1929	Gotta feelin’ for you	Earl Burtnett ; Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel Orchestra	Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and vocal trio; without vocal (take G)	composer
Brunswick	LAE628	10-in.	9/24/1929	Love ain’t nothin’ but the blues	Charles King	Male vocal solo, with orchestra	composer
Brunswick	TC3120	10-in.	3/14/1929	My kinda love	Ilomay Bailey	Female vocal solo	composer
Edison	11184	10-in.	9/9/1926	Hugs and kisses	Jack Albin Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Edison	18283	10-in.	3/6/1928	Dolly Dimples	Murray Kellner Dinner Music Ensemble	Instrumental ensemble	composer
Edison	18550	10-in.	5/29/1928	High hat	Duke Yellman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Edison	18670	10-in.	8/22/1928	Blue shadows	Duke Yellman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Edison	N-123	10-in.	3/6/1928	Dolly Dimples	Murray Kellner Dinner Music Ensemble	Instrumental ensemble	composer
Edison	N-378	10-in.	8/22/1928	Blue shadows	Duke Yellman Orchestra	Jazz/dance band	composer
Edison	N-1162	10-in.	9/26/1929	Love ain't nothin' but the blues	Golden Gate Orchestra [California Ramblers]	Jazz/dance band	composer

(Results 126-138 of 138 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Alter, Louis," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108761.

Alter, Louis. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/108761.

"Alter, Louis." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.